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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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What does a 'curved' arrow represent?
Options
A that two structures are resonance structures
B the movement of two electrons
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C a link between reactants and products
D that two structures are equivalent
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A curved arrow in organic chemistry specifically represents the movement of a pair of electrons (two electrons) from one atom to another, or from a bond to an atom, etc.

Hint

How many electrons does a curved arrow represent?

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